Saitama Rapid Railway 2000 series
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| Saitama Rapid Railway 2000 series | |
|---|---|
 A Saitama Rapid 2000 series on the Tokyu Meguro Line, September 2005 | |
| In service | March 2001 – present |
| Constructed | 2001-2002 |
| Entered service | 28 March 2001-Present |
| Number built | 60 cars (10 sets) |
| Number in service | 60 cars (10 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Saitama Railway Corporation |
| Depot(s) | Urawa-Misono |
| Line(s) served | Saitama Rapid Railway Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Tokyu Meguro Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,780 mm (9 ft 1 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Saitama Railway 2000 series (埼玉高速鉄道2000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on the Saitama Rapid Railway Line in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, by the third-sector railway operating company Saitama Railway Corporation since March 2001.
Operations[]
The trains are used on Saitama Rapid Railway Line services, with through-running to and from the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Tokyu Meguro Line.[1]
Formations[]
As of 1 April 2014, the fleet consists of 10 six-car sets, each formed of three motored ("M") cars and three non-powered trailer ("T") cars, as shown below, with car 1 at the northern (Urawa-Misono) end.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | CT1 | M1-1 | Tc2 | M1-3 | M1-4 | CT2 |
| Numbering | 2100 | 2200 | 2500 | 2600 | 2700 | 2800 |
- Car 2 has a lozenge-type pantograph, and car 4 has two.[1]
- Cars 2 and 5 each have a wheelchair space.[1]
- Car 4 is designated as a mildy air-conditioned car.[1]
Interior[]
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with priority seats in each car.[1]
Interior view
Priority seating (right) at end of car
History[]
The 2000 series trains entered service on 28 March 2001, coinciding with the opening of the Saitama Rapid Railway Line.[1]
References[]
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- Electric multiple units of Japan
- Train-related introductions in 2001